La Petite Maison's Cocktail – How to Make It
WThis is a home-style take on a beverage from our latest drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is loaded full of tastes associated with holiday season, which makes it ideal for a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup for morning drinks, puddings, or to make more rounds of the drink.
Bikini
Makes enough for 10 people
For the Clementine Syrup (makes 750ml)
300ml fresh clementine juice
200ml recently pressed lemon juice
500g granulated sugar
To make the Cocktail (makes 850ml, to serve 10)
400ml premium vodka
100ml dry gin
150ml peach-flavored liqueur
200ml citrus syrup (as made above)
Whole cranberries, as a garnish
Mandarin essential oil, for finishing
Directions
Making the Citrus Syrup: Combine the listed components inside a pan, bring to a gentle boil, stirring so the sugar melts. Next, remove from the stove and leave to cool completely. Transfer into an clean bottle, cap it and store in the fridge, where it will keep for about one month.
To make Cocktail Base: Mix the specified liquids in a big jug, leave to sit for 60 minutes, then pass it through preferably using muslin, so it's perfectly clear.
When ready to serve: Pour 85ml from the premix into a cocktail shaker containing ice, gently stirring lightly for one minute to cool it down. Filter into a chilled martini glass or a similar vessel, top with some cranberries and finish with a brief mist of mandarin oil over the top.
